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Today is the 7th day. How much have the gerbils grown?
We check it out in this video. Indeed, a significant amount of growth! Note: 5.8cm measured accurately off camera. |
If you are interested, this video shows a close up on one of the pup.
What is interesting it the movements the pup makes when it sleeps and sometimes wake up for the moment. Questions to ponder: Why do they move in jerky movements? Can they smell scent by now? To what extent do they detect a change in surroundings, and how do they react to it? |
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Observations 1 week after birth.
- Fur starts to grow and can be seen clearly - shiny outlook for agouti pups. - Increased activity (movement beyond their sleeping area) - Movement is very unstable, keeps flipping about, flipping over while moving about - Mouth is fully opened for all gerbils - Nose is fully opened for all gerbils - Penile area area pokes out, unable to tell yet if female or male - Toes and fingers grow a little more distinct |
Here we notice how the pups sleep and move individually. We can also note the difference between the agouti fur and skin comparing with the lighter colour siblings.
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Here we observe their sleeping habits when they bundle together.
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